Organizers and community members marched from Huntingdon Station to Prevention Point Thursday in memory of those who have died from overdose. The annual event is part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s sweeping $2 billion housing plan—the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative aims to preserve and create 30,000 housing units over four years in response to the city’s housing crisis.
Born and raised in Kensington, Austin Wright launched Ava’s Farm — a local produce market and nonprofit that offers free meals and youth programs to residents.
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and Indiana Avenues.
I wanted to be part of the first story corner workshop because I’m a very cheerful person and always looking to help my community.
I love how this shows the chickens in contrast with the store.
I see chickens running around my neighborhood. The light in this photo was very elegant with trees and shadows.
The chickens are socializing with each other.
You don’t usually find this in Kensington. It’s a car shop, a lounge, and a community spot.
A mural says, “The City is Yours” next to a tree.
A look down the street in my neighborhood.
The outside of the library is very beautiful with the sky, the trees, and autumn leaves on the ground.
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Editors: Maggie Loesch, Alexis Rogers / Story Designer: Jillian Bauer-Reese / Translator: Kristine Aponte
La licencia de maternidad debe estar entre las prioridades de las políticas públicas. Si bien la ley actual es insuficiente, su factibilidad es menor para mujeres de comunidades vulnerabilizadas.
Maternity leave must be a public policy priority. While current law is insufficient, it’s even more inaccessible for women in vulnerable communities.
Families in Philadelphia who decide to have children have something in common. They must choose whether to support their baby or find the money to support its growth. The strategies are up to them because their situation is not a public priority.
Algo en común tienen las familias de Filadelfia que deciden tener descendencia. Deben elegir acompañar a su bebé o buscar el dinero para sostener su crecimiento. Quedan a su valoración las estrategias porque su situación no es una prioridad pública.
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